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[2] Laos said that it will temporarily suspend imports of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles until the end of 2026.

A ban through end-2026 aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence, control EV prices and expand charging infrastructure as Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle market grows.

27 May 2026

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Flooding alone is projected to wipe out US$286 billion in value across the region over the short and longer term, the latest CDP analysis shows, as companies warn that damage to production capacity, cash flows and vital infrastructure could cascade to Asia Pacific’s economies.

Taiwan sustainability award winners linked to environmental, labour breaches

Civil society groups say more than half of recognised companies had regulatory violations, raising questions over ESG award standards.

Ecosperity Day 2 - Panel 1

Emerging markets face gaps in equity financing, currency risk protection and scalable investment structures, say experts, who warn that climate projects will not be bankable without stronger policy support and financial reform.

25 May 2026

Telok Ayer, Singapore

Google AI for Planet

24 May 2026

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22 May 2026

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Ecosperity 2026 Day 1 Panel 1

A*STAR has signed a five-year research collaboration with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to help develop technologies for future fusion power plants

State Grid Corp Oof China

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21 May 2026

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20 May 2026

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Temasek Trust, Rockefeller Foundation

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